Data transmission protocol and visual display for a networked computer system
US6854012B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/5526
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An on-line multi-player virtual reality game is provided. The multi-player game system is capable of handling many simultaneous players connected to a computer system using personal computers or other gaming consoles via the Internet or other communications network. A unique retransmission transport protocol is used for transmitting and retransmitting data of the multi-player game. A visual display is also provided having a network transmission status display bar.
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